Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 07. CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.07.18. Administrative Offset Program |
Sec. 07.07.18.02. Definitions
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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Financial Management Services (FMS)" means the unit of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which, under federal law, offsets certain federal payments to satisfy support obligation arrears.
(2) "Offset" means withholding by the FMS of all or part of certain federal payments due an individual, and remitting payments to OCSE for transmittal to the State.